Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)
Lieutenant José Azueta
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 24, 2017
1. Lieutenant José Azueta Marker
heroicamente en
defensa de la patria
el Teniente
Jose Azueta
Armada de Mexico 21 de abril de 1914
in defense of the nation
Lieutenant José Azueta
Mexican Navy April 21, 1914
Erected by Armada de México.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 19° 11.918′ N, 96° 8.114′ W. Marker is in Veracruz. Memorial is at the intersection of Avenida Landero y Coss and Calle Esteban Morales, on the right when traveling west on Avenida Landero y Coss. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Veracruz 91700, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Julio S. Montero Plaza (a few steps from this marker); The Veracruz City Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mexican Naval Academy (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Convent of the Bethlehemites (about 120 meters away); The Bastion of Santiago (about 180 meters away); Veracruz Memorial to the Fallen of Foreign Invasions (about
this page online
Regarding Lieutenant José Azueta. During the Mexican Revolution, Carranza came to power but was continuing to be challenged by Huerta. U.S. President Wilson became aware of a weapons shipment that was to arrive in Mexico for Huerta. Due to this, and also possibly to respond to the "Tampico Incident" where some US soldiers were briefly detained by the Mexican government, Wilson sent the US Navy to occupy and control Veracruz, Mexico. During the invasion and battle most of the regular Mexican soldiers retreated and did not oppose the invasion. The resistance faced by US soldiers came from civilians and Mexican Naval Cadets, such as José Azueta, who was wounded while manning a machine gun on this corner. He died later of his wounds, refusing medical aid from US troops.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 24, 2017
2. Lieutenant José Azueta Marker
The Mexican Naval Museum can be seen in the distance.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 25, 2017
3. Lieutenant José Azueta statue
This statue of a wounded Azueta is inside the western patio of the Mexican Naval Museum. Its inscription reads:
A los marinos caidos en el cumplimiento de su deber
(English translation: To the Marines fallen in the completion of their duty).
The anchors on the base of the statue represent Mexican Marines that died while in service.
A los marinos caidos en el cumplimiento de su deber
(English translation: To the Marines fallen in the completion of their duty).
The anchors on the base of the statue represent Mexican Marines that died while in service.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
